⭐ The Three Wise Men — Bible Lesson for Toddlers

(With a toddler-friendly story, hands-on craft, movement game, song, poem, pretend play, snack idea, and closing prayer. Perfect for Sunday School, children’s church, and preschool Bible time.)

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✨ Bible Theme

God leads us.

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)

“Wise men followed the star.” — Matthew 2:2

❤️ Main Point to Repeat

“God shows me the way!”
(Repeat with the children throughout the lesson.)

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📘 Toddler-Friendly Bible Story:

“The Wise Men Follow God’s Star”

One quiet night, three wise men looked up into the sky.
They saw a big, bright, beautiful star shining high above them.

“It’s so bright!” they said.
“God is showing us something special!”

The wise men packed their bags.
They climbed onto their gentle camels.
Bump, bump, bump—they rode across the sandy ground.

Every night, they looked up at the star.
The star stayed in the sky and showed them which way to go.

They followed it over tall hills…
Over little towns…
Over quiet places…

Until one night, the star stopped above a little house.

Inside was Jesus—a tiny child with a sweet, warm smile.

The wise men knelt down softly.
They gave Him their gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

They were so happy they found Him!
They knew God had led them to Jesus.

The wise men smiled and whispered,
“God shows us the way.”

And He does.

The End.

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🎲 Activity — “Follow the Star”

Let children line up behind you.

Teacher holds a star wand or paper star on a stick.

Say:
“Follow the star like the wise men!”

Lead them around the room:

• tiptoeing

• marching

• hopping

• crawling

• slow camel walking

Stop and start the star to keep them engaged.

Say the main point together:
“God shows me the way!”

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🎨 Craft — “Star Wand to Follow”

Supplies:

• Yellow construction paper star

• Craft stick or straw

• Stickers

• Glue

• Ribbon (optional)

Steps:

1. Cut a simple yellow star ahead of time.

2. Help children glue the star onto a craft stick.

3. Add stickers or ribbon “twinkles.”

4. Let them wave the wand proudly.

Say together:
“God shows me the way!”

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🍎 Snack — “Star Crackers”

Give each child:

• Star‑shaped crackers
  or

• Cheese cut with a star cookie cutter

Say:
“These stars remind us of the star the wise men followed!”

Play the matching "Follow The Star" Youtube song Christmas music while they eat.

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🎵 Song — “Follow the Star”

(Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

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Follow, follow, shining star,
Wise men traveled from afar.
Over sand and through the night,
Till they saw Your golden light.
Follow, follow, shining star,
Lead us, God, just where You are.
🎵

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🖍 Coloring Page

Let children color the Three Wise Men picture while you play the matching "Follow The Star Youtube Song". 

Download coloring page.

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📝 Poem — “The Wise Men’s Star”

A star above, so high and bright,
Led wise men with its golden light.
They followed where God showed the way,
To baby Jesus in the hay.

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🎭 Pretend Play — “Ride to Bethlehem!”

Invite children to pretend to ride camels:

• slow steps

• gentle bouncing

• stopping when the star “stops”

Say:
“You’re the wise men! Follow God’s star!”

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🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)

“Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Help me follow You.
Show me Your way.
Amen.”

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💬 Let’s Talk About It!

(Toddler Answers)

1. Why did the wise men follow the star?
⭐ “Because God showed them where to go!”

2. Who did the star lead them to?
👶 “Baby Jesus!”

3. Does God show us the way too?
💛 “Yes! God shows me the way!”

🧠 What We’re Learning

God leads us, just like He led the wise men. We can follow Him every day.

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✨ Teacher Reflection

God gently guides little hearts. Even small moments—stories, songs, crafts—help children learn to follow His light.

📬 Take-Home Note for Parents

Today we learned about the Three Wise Men who followed God’s special star to find Jesus.
We practiced the main point: “God shows me the way!” Ask your child to show you their star wand and tell how the wise men followed God’s light.

🎄 More Christmas Preschool Bible Lessons & Activities

Looking for more Christmas fun for your preschoolers?
Here are additional free Christmas lessons, songs, crafts, and printables you can use in Sunday School:

Ralphie's Christmas Stocking- Showing God's love with our hands.

Gingy The Gingerbread Who Ran As Fast As He Could To Church- Joyfully going to church.

Alvin the Christmas Moose & Skeeter The Penguin 🫎❄️- God made me happy & loved.

Frosty Paws The Kitten's First Christmas 🎄- Doing things with love.

Willy The Christmas Train 🎁 - God can use me to help others!

Happy Birthday Jesus 🎄⭐ - We can celebrate Jesus with joy and song.

Danny The Snowman Who Shined For Jesus - 🎁⭐-Letting your light shine for God.

The Birth Of Baby Jesus 🎄👶⭐– Jesus is God’s greatest gift of love.

The Mouse Family's Christmas Glow 🎁🕯️– Jesus is the Light of the World.

The Ornament That Hung To Low  ⭐🎄– God’s love shines through everyone.